Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riley Neighborhood of Birmingham, AL from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Vines at Hillside
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vines at Hillside

5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228
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210 at Fairfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

210 at Fairfield

6702 Forest DrFairfield, AL 35064
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300 55th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

300 55th St

300 55th StFairfield, AL 35064
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Glenfair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenfair Apartments

407 Fairfax DrFairfield, AL 35064
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Oak Park Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Villas

2700 Oak Park DrBessemer, AL 35020
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Riley, Birmingham, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riley area of Birmingham, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oxmoor priced from $1,041. Lakeshore Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable Riley apartments for rent in Birmingham, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The OxmoorThe Desoto1BR,1BA$1,041
Lakeshore RidgeCyan1BR,1BA$1,209
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens With Patio1BR,1BA$1,419

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riley, AL

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riley area is the $1.41 price per square foot The Vestavia Model at The Oxmoor in the in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood starting from $1,869. The second greatest value Riley apartment is the Athens With Patio Model at Century Lakeshore Crossings starting at $1,419 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Southwest Birmingham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OxmoorThe Vestavia2BR,2BA$1.41
Century Lakeshore CrossingsAthens With Patio1BR,1BA$1.62
Lakeshore RidgeCyan1BR,1BA$2.00

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Getting Around the Riley Neighborhood in Birmingham, AL

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riley Apartment is $1,041 at The Oxmoor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riley is starting from $1,464 at Lakeshore Ridge.

What is the most affordable Riley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeshore Ridge and starts from $1,634.

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